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World 110m hurdles champion Omar McLeod and Yohan Blake have been included in Jamaica’s 4x100m team for tonight final. The men’s 4x100m final is set to run off at 3:50pm Jamaica time.

McLeod, who has a personal best of 9.99secs, will lead off Jamaica. He will hand over to Julian Forte, who will take the baton to Blake.

Usain Bolt, third place in the men’s 100m, will again anchor Jamaica home.

Jamaica won the last four titles.

USA with Mike Rodgers, Justin Gatlin, Jaylen Bacon and Christian Coleman will run from lane four. Japan will run from lane 9, France 6 and Great Britain 7.

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Anthony Foster is a renowned Jamaican sports journalist, honored twice as the Jamaica sports journalist of the year (in 2004 and 2005). His journalistic achievements are globally recognized. Notably, he authored an award-winning article on Usain Bolt, the iconic 6-time Olympic champion, 11-time World champion, and record holder for the sprint double. This significant piece was published in the Jamaica Gleaner in 2004. Anthony's extensive coverage includes prestigious events such as the Olympic Games in Beijing 2008, London 2012, and Rio 2016. He has also provided coverage for seven (7) World Athletics Championships held between 2007 and 2022, alongside various other international sporting events. Noteworthy mentions comprise his coverage of the 2007 World Cup of cricket and his cherished experience reporting on the 2004 clash between his favorite football team, Argentina, and the USA.

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